Key Facts

Remote From:

South Africa

Category: Finance Manager

Fixed term

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Compliance Management Payroll Administration Bookkeeping Financial Statements Tax Laws Collaborative Software Teacher Education Process Optimization

Other Skills

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Microsoft Excel

Roles & Responsibilities

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance lead or management role, specifically within an SME or start-up environment
Proven track record in preparing financial statements and a deep understanding of South African tax laws
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a virtual, high-output setting
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Requirements:

Execute full-function monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations, ensuring accurate reporting up to the balance sheet level
Manage all SARS e-filing submissions, including VAT returns, and ensure full compliance with South African tax legislation and COIDA annual return requirements
Oversee the monthly payroll processing for a small team and manage the secure loading of bank payments
Lead the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards

Job description

This is a remote position.

An EdTech entity is looking for a Fractional Finance Manager to support its scaling operations in a fully remote and flexible capacity, approximately 15 hours per month. Positioned within a lean, virtual environment, this role is critical for ensuring robust financial health by leveraging modern cloud-based tools and providing high-level independent support to the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Reporting: Execute full-function monthly bookkeeping and reconciliations, ensuring accurate reporting up to the balance sheet level.

Compliance Management: Manage all SARS e-filing submissions, including VAT returns, and ensure full compliance with South African tax legislation and COIDA annual return requirements.

Payroll & Treasury: Oversee the monthly payroll processing for a small team and manage the secure loading of bank payments.

Annual Financial Preparation: Lead the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards.

Process Optimisation: Support a lean start-up model through the smart deployment and implementation of cloud-based accounting systems and integrated online tools.

Requirements

Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance lead or management role, specifically within an SME or start-up environment.
Technical Expertise: Proven track record in preparing financial statements and a deep understanding of South African tax laws.
Remote Capability: Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a virtual, high-output setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional registration (e.g., SAIPA or AGA(SA)) is advantageous.
Experience within the education or technology sectors.

Required Software Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel.
SARS e-Filing.
Cloud-based Accounting Systems (e.g., Xero, Sage One, or Zoho Books).
Online Collaboration Tools (e.g., Slack, Google Workspace, or Trello).

Benefits

A fractional, part-time arrangement designed to offer autonomy and work-life balance.
Join an evolving EdTech firm that values the smart application of technology over traditional manual processes.
Opportunity to influence the financial architecture of a scaling organisation.